FULL-TIME | PROFESSIONAL | EXECUTIVE
MBA PROGRAMS MAY S BUSINESS SCHOOL
979.845.4714 mbaprograms@mays.tamu.edu Mays Business School | 390 Wehner College Station, TX 77843-4117
H O U S T O N and C O L L E G E S T A T I O N
M B A P R O G R A M S AT A G L A N C E With durations ranging from 16 to 22 months, our MBA programs deliver an intensive learning experience that enables you to graduate sooner than your peers in other competitive programs. While they are still taking classes, you’ll get a jump on opportunities for top positions at top companies. After all, being first to market often makes all the difference.
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GENERAL INFORMATION | mays.tamu.edu/mba
Location:
College Station
Location:
Houston CITYCENTRE
Location:
Houston CITYCENTRE
Duration:
16 months
Duration:
22 months
Duration:
22 months
Classes Begin:
July/August
Classes Begin:
July/August
Classes Begin:
July/August
Credit Hours:
49
Credit Hours:
45
Credit Hours:
45
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Class Time:
M-F, daytime
Class Time:
Friday 6-10 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., alternating weekends
Class Time:
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., alternating weekends
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CLASS PROFILE & EMPLOYMENT
PROFESSIONAL MBA
Each year the Texas A&M Professional MBA Admissions Committee works diligently to admit a class of proven professionals with outstanding critical thinking skills and diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to maintaining a small program allows us to be exceptionally selective, providing you with a classroom of peers who will contribute significantly to your learning experience. ENROLLMENT CLASS OF 2016
DIVERSITY CLASS OF 2016
Total Enrolled
Overall Diversity
38%
Underrepresented Minorities
21%
47
Acceptance Rate Men Women International Military
GPA
71% 77% 23% 2% 19%
CANDIDATE COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN Mexico Argentina Taiwan Colombia United States Ivory Coast India
GMAT
Average
3.3
Mid 80%
2.7 to 3.9
Average Mid 80%
607 540 to 700
For a list of companies represented in current and past classes, visit: WORK EXPERIENCE Average
7 years
Mid 80%
3.2 to 10 years
pmba.tamu.edu/about/organizations
CLASS OF 2014 EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
98%
98+% of Texas A&M Professional MBA students’ career expectations are met or exceeded during the program.
66%
66% of Texas A&M Professional MBA students’ received promotions during the program.
F I NANC IA L I NF O R M AT IO N
By bringing together experienced students and exceptional faculty, and by delivering a curriculum designed specifically for seasoned professionals, our program provides a significant return on your education investment. PROGRAM COST Program cost for the class beginning July 2016 is $86,000 for Texas Residents* as determined by Texas A&M University. Non-Texas residents can find program cost information at pmba.tamu.edu or by contacting a member of our admissions team at 979-845-4714. THE PROGRAM COST INCLUDES: • Texas A&M graduate tuition and fees • All required program materials (books, cases, simulations, articles)
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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION You can apply for financial aid before entering the program. FEDERAL LOANS Students can use two types of federal loans to pay for tuition, fees and educational expenses. 1. DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN 2. WILLIAM D. FORD (DIRECT) GRAD PLUS LOAN Requires additional application
To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GRANT By submitting your FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline, you will be considered for this grant, with a maximum award of $1,500 per year. TEXAS AGGIE GRADUATE GRANT
• Residency Week in College Station
Each student may receive up to $1,500 per semester with a maximum of $3,000 per year.
• Program fees, meals, group air and double occupancy room for the required international experience
VETERAN EDUCATION BENEFITS
• Career management services including career coaching
The Veteran Services Office is available to help veterans maximize their education benefits. Visit veterans.tamu.edu for more information.
The program cost does not include lodging during class weekends or transportation costs to attend the program.
*In most cases Texas Residents are those living in Texas 12 months prior to the start of classes. Details are available at pmba.tamu.edu. For additional information, contact a member of our admissions team at 979-845-4714.
ALTERNATIVE LOANS Alternative (private) loans are administered by private lending institutions.
For more information, visit: financialaid.tamu.edu/graduate
CONNECT WITH US
PROFESSIONAL MBA
PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW The decision to apply to the Professional MBA Program involves many considerations. To review your application and address these questions, we offer Pre-Application Reviews. If you’d like to schedule a Pre-Application Review, contact a member of our admissions team at 979-845-4714.
INFORMATION SESSIONS To learn more about the Professional MBA Program from Texas A&M’s Mays Business School, attend an information session at CITYCENTRE. Specific location and registration information is available at pmba.tamu.edu/connect or by calling 979-845-4714.
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS If you can’t make it to campus, consider joining us for a Virtual Information Session. Virtual Information Sessions are real-time, online interactive sessions that cover a variety of topics, such as the MBA Experience from the student perspective and MBA Career Services.
For more information or to register for an event, visit: pmba.tamu.edu/connect
A M E S S AG E FROM THE DEAN M A R Y L E A M c A N A L LY Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
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ith three distinct MBA programs in our suite, Mays Business School can meet the needs of business professionals at any stage of their careers: from early-career professionals to those stepping up to
lead an organization. We are pleased to tell you about our three programs with this viewbook.
Prospective students often ask me, “What’s special about an MBA from Texas A&M?” My answer is always the same – we take seriously our students’ leadership development. Like any good MBA program, we offer a strong curriculum of core business knowledge because you can’t be a good business leader if you don’t have a firm grasp of business fundamentals. But our MBA programs do more than simply convey knowledge; we have crafted a truly transformational leadership journey for our students. We emphasize self-discovery and interpersonal skills such as team-building, conflict management, negotiations, and coaching. We believe in hands-on learning. Our business communications and professional presence curriculum spans the entire MBA program because leaders must be able to communicate effectively to lead effectively. But that’s not the whole story – an MBA from Texas A&M will expose you to the Aggie spirit. From the individual attention and genuine concern that you will receive from our faculty and program staff to the lifelong support of the Aggie alumni network, you will experience an unparalleled sense of warmth and fellowship at Texas A&M. Won’t you come join us? Yours sincerely,
Mary Lea McAnally Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Phillip W. Ljungdahl Chaired Professor of Accounting P.S. I encourage you to learn more about our three programs by visiting: mbaprograms.tamu.edu or calling 979-845-4714. We are eager to start a conversation with you about our transformative leadership curriculum.
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
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R E C O G N I Z E D AC R O S S T H E N AT I O N A N D AROUND THE WORLD. Mays Business School’s continued success in national and global rankings reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff to provide students with a world-class educational experience. Our shared commitment to achieve this goal leads to the success and satisfaction of our graduates as they create value for their organizations and serve as leaders in their communities.
FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM U.S. News & World Report 9th U.S. public (27th U.S. overall), 2016
Financial Times 18th U.S. public, 2014 1st U.S. overall (19th in world), Best Value for Money, 2014 12th U.S. public, Aims Achieved, 2014
Bloomberg Businessweek 7th U.S. overall, MBA Programs by Specialty, Ethics, 2013 17th U.S. public (42nd U.S. overall), 2014
Military Times 5th U.S. overall, Best for Vets, 2015
Expansión 10th U.S. public (49th in world), Best Global MBAs for Mexicans, 2015
PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAM U.S. News & World Report 21st U.S. Public (32nd U.S. overall), 2015
EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM Financial Times 6th U.S. public (16th U.S. overall), 2014
Bloomberg Businessweek Recognized as a top worldwide Executive MBA Program, 2013
MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL “What sold me on A&M’s MBA program was its national reputation, the experience level of the
Financial Times 17th U.S. public (35th U.S. overall), Faculty Scholarship, 2013
students in the class and the strength of the
Military Times
Aggie Network.”
7th U.S. overall, Best for Vets, 2015
GE NI E E RNE TA, Executive MBA Class of 2002, VP Human Resources, TGS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY The Washington Monthly 2nd best U.S. university, 2012
U.S. News & World Report 5th best value public (31st overall), 2015
U.S. News & World Report 25th public institution, 2015
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RANKINGS
“A&M’s program won hands down when it came to ROI. The 16-month program meant I was back in the work force about six months sooner than with traditional two-year programs. It was the best investment I’ve ever made.” SA NG D O CH O I , Full-Time Class of 2014, Comptroller, U.S. Army Medical Department
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MBA PROGRAMS T H AT D E L I V E R R O I .
Each of our MBA programs is designed to deliver a world-leading business education in an accelerated and intimate format. Full-Time MBA Program students earn their degree in just 16 months, while
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Professional and Executive participants receive theirs in less than two years. Delivering a core curriculum in less time than other programs results in an intense, immersive experience and accelerates the completion of your globally-recognized MBA.
Texas A&M University’s standing as first in the nation for value is well-
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earned as we maintain our commitment to providing a high-caliber MBA education at an affordable cost. (Refer to the included inserts for current program cost information.)
With only a small number of students accepted each year, you’ll receive one-on-one attention from our faculty and enjoy rich interactions with your student colleagues.
RETURN ON YOUR PERSONAL INVESTMENT
Our alumni network spans the globe with more than 400,000 former students. Mays Business School graduates always stand ready to help their fellow Aggies, embodying the loyalty that is a hallmark of Texas A&M University. Once you join the Aggie Network, you’ll always belong.
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BUILDING CONFIDENT LEADERS. “I had four different teams during the Full-Time MBA program. Each time, my teammates helped me learn. They made me a better student. But even more, they were a support system. And now that I’ve graduated, they are still a support system. They are colleagues and friends that will last a lifetime.”
R IT IK A SA INI, Full-Time MBA Class of 2014, Product Senior Advisor, Dell
At Texas A&M University, you’ll learn to become more than a businessperson. You’ll learn to become a leader. Our MBA programs are designed to mold individuals who will guide their organizations with vision and integrity – men and women who will create lasting corporate legacies and reshape the markets in which they do business. Our curriculum arms you with new methods for solving problems, nurtures your natural talents and empowers you to identify opportunities where others only see roadblocks. You’ll benefit from the experiences of seasoned leaders in the classroom and learn to be a source of knowledge and leadership for others. Leading others also means knowing how to be part of a team. That’s why teams play a critical role in the Texas A&M University MBA experience. Teams are carefully crafted to expose you to diverse industries and functional areas. Team projects require you to work as part of a cross-functional unit, mimicking the structure of workplace teams.
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“Formal presentations and impromptu speaking were only a part of our business communications class – what we really learned were the skills to succeed in the working world, the essential tools for life, how to know ourselves and become genuine and effective leaders.” BEN FELD MA N, Full-Time MBA Class of 2015, Senior Product Manager, Retail Leadership Program, Amazon
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FLUENT BUSINESS C O M M U N I C AT I O N . Communication plays a critical role in every aspect of business – managing employees, developing relationships with customers and suppliers, presenting financial results to shareholders, persuading capital providers and more. Simply put, the better you communicate, the more successful you’ll be in business.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
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CAPSTONE C O N S U LT I N G P R O J E C T
From Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups, every business faces challenges. Our Capstone Consulting Project – a component of every MBA program we offer – allows you to apply your knowledge and leadership skills to a business challenge or opportunity. You’ll tackle a real-world question for a real-world client and offer solutions for potential implementation. As part of the Capstone Consulting Project you’ll:
• • • • • • • •
Develop a detailed statement of work Define goals and objectives
“We have had several collaborative and fruitful experiences working with Texas
Conduct primary and secondary research
A&M MBA teams on our real world
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis
business challenges. These teams are
Develop and test solutions Formulate options and recommendations
thoughtful, very engaged, and excited to work with a well known brand like ours that has a strong presence
Produce professional written deliverables
on campus. The work that has been
Deliver a final oral presentation
done has led to positive change within our organization.” JA MIE CO H E N, Chief Branding Officer, Jason’s Deli
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TWO CAMPUSES. I N F I N I T E O P P O RT U N I T I E S . With campuses in College Station and Houston, Mays Business School provides access to the Lone Star State’s dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, as well as to global leaders across a variety of industries including technology, finance and energy. Our MBA students have ample opportunities to network with key corporate leaders.
COLLEGE STATION:
HOUSTON:
#2 FORBES’ Best Small Places for Business and Careers, 2014
#15 FORBES’ Best Places for Business and Careers, 2014
Located in what Money Magazine has described as
Housed in a new, state-of-the-art building in one
one of America’s most livable communities, Texas
of Houston’s most dynamic mixed-use developments,
A&M University is an ideal home for one of the
the Professional and Executive MBA Programs at
country’s premier full-time MBA programs.
CITYCENTRE deliver exceptional convenience for
The twin cities of Bryan and College Station are
working professionals.
centrally located near the major metros of Austin,
The CITYCENTRE campus is accessible from two Houston
Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston. Our campus
airports: Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental,
provides easy access to those cities’ fast-growing
both about 30 minutes away from campus. Each
economies, diverse business opportunities and
year, students fly in for class weekends. Our location makes an A&M MBA degree possible for students from
centers of innovation.
across the country.
“The decision to get an
“One of the things that
MBA was significant
sold me on A&M was the
for me and my family;
location. With my job, I
relocating to Texas
have to be at various sites
from Venezuela
around Houston. With
brought changes
the campus located at the
beyond the ordinary
intersection of Beltway 8
move. At the center of
and I-10, it was a straight
the Aggie experience
shot for me to get to class.
we found our new
My team booked a team
home. The MBA at
room for each Wednesday,
Texas A&M challenged my thinking, helped me develop
and we met to get assignments done together. The
my global perspective and College Station offered me
location made that possible.”
a caring environment.” ANTO NI O FALC ON,
LANE CO O P E R ,
Full Time Class of 2015,
Professional MBA Class of 2016,
Energy Consultant, Wood Mackenzie
Anesthesiologist, Greater Houston Anesthesiology
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F A C U LT Y T H A T S TA N D B E S I D E Y O U .
Regardless of which MBA program you’re considering – Full-Time, Professional or Executive – you’ll be taught by world-class faculty from Mays Business School who are committed to your success. Our faculty members are strategically selected for their academic and real-world industry experience. In each class, you’ll engage with them and your classmates in dynamic exchanges and apply your learning to current business trends and topics. MBA faculty work closely as a team, integrating philosophies and teaching styles to ensure a more cohesive learning environment. While it’s not surprising to find superior academic credentials among the faculty at a major university, an impressive number of our faculty are also directly connected to the business world as corporate advisers and consultants. These associations give them and their students connections to business leaders and insights into emerging trends. The Mays Business School faculty has led our school and programs to national prominence. More importantly, they’ve equipped our graduates with the skills they need to lead and succeed in a variety of industries on an international stage.
”Today’s business leader must be able to use integrative thinking to make decisions and solve problems. Our faculty collaborate to create experiential learning opportunities to help hone integrative thinking skills. Students work individually and in teams to practice decision making.”
BA LA SHETT Y, Quantitative Methods Professor, Executive Associate Dean and Letbetter Chair in Business
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FACULTY
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A PROFESSIONAL N E T W O R K T H AT K N O W S NO BOUNDS.
THE LEGENDARY AGGIE NETWORK As an MBA student at Texas A&M, you will become a member of one of the largest alumni networks in the world, with more than 400,000 former students and more than 200 local alumni chapters around the world. No matter where you go, you’ll find Aggie businessmen and women, engineers and architects, physicians and veterinarians, teachers and scholars – all of whom are committed to serving their fellow Aggies. You won’t find this kind of loyalty at any other school. The Aggie Network is special. You can be an alumna or alumnus anywhere, but once you join Texas A&M, you will always belong to the Aggie family – either as a “current student” or a “former student.” Meeting former students from Texas A&M is about connecting through your common past and shared Aggie core values. The network is large with a range of diverse backgrounds, but what you find is a connection that is both powerful and sincere.
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“The Program opened doors for me. I was able to get an affordable education with a reputable program that allowed me to compete with top MBA students from other programs in the job market. From the world-class faculty to the small class size to the return on my investment, the Texas A&M MBA had everything I was looking for and so much more.� ZANE GRUZNINA, Full-Time MBA Class of 2013, Project Manager, Cameron
FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM Put yourself at the center of the Aggie experience. Enroll in our Full-Time MBA Program, one of the highest-ranked public programs in the nation.
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FULL-TIME MBA
FULL-TIME MBA CURRICULUM Our unique and accelerated structure enables you to earn your MBA in just 16 months. By covering 37 credit hours of core material in the first nine months of study, you’ll complete 75% of your coursework in the first year. This accelerated pace allows you to add increased value to an organization during your optional summer internship.
YEAR O N E SPRING:
FALL:
O R I E N TAT I O N
Individual Leadership Development • Financial Accounting • Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
• Managerial Macroeconomics
• Marketing Management
• Finance for the
• Leading People in
Professional I
Organizations
• Managerial
• Management
Microeconomics
Accounting and Control
• Operations
• Corporate Strategy
• Specialization Course
• Finance for the
Management
Professional II
• Managing Your Career
SUMMER OPTIONS Internship, study abroad and/or specialization courses
Business Communications
Y EAR TWO FALL:
SPRING:
Individual Leadership Development • Business Capstone Consulting Project • International Policy • Elective
M B A G R A D U AT I O N
Business Communications
Optional Certificate or Specialization Courses
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
From small teams to multinational corporations, the ability to lead is rooted in self-awareness. To gain insight into your strengths, needs and development opportunities, you’ll experience the step-wise synergy of three assessments: Strengths Finder, Birkman, and Peer 180. Through weekly reflections, goal setting and coaching, you’ll enhance your ability to work effectively with others by cultivating a deep self awareness.
TEAMWORK In a variety of dynamic settings, you’ll improve your ability to build and manage teams that engage in healthy conflict to produce results. Competitions, simulations, projects and student-led events provide safe, challenging opportunities to practice the planning, executing, influencing and decision-making skills required to lead in today’s business world.
CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECT Put your business savvy and leadership acumen to work for a real client. Collaborating with a team of your fellow students, you’ll build a statement of work, conduct research, explore options, test theories and formulate recommendations for implementation with a partner enterprise.
MBA VENTURE CHALLENGE A big idea hits your desk. You’ve analyzed the financials. You’ve researched the market. Now you must decide whether or not this idea could be an industry-changer or an also-ran. During the MBA Venture Challenge, teams of MBA students are assigned an actual early-stage firm and tasked with analyzing its products and markets. By competing in this challenge you’ll hone your skills in market research, business development and creative analysis in real-time for a real entrepreneur.
DISASTER CITY EXPERIENCE Leaders must excel under the pressure of a crisis. During the daylong Disaster City crisis management experience, you and your classmates are put through a series of exercises at the 52-acre Disaster City first-responder training complex in College Station. Disaster City will prove to be one of your most memorable MBA experiences as your leadership, communication skills and problem-solving abilities are tested across an array of scenarios.
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A D D I T I O N A L O P P O RT U N I T I E S WASHINGTON CAMPUS SEMINAR
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Understand the dynamics between business and public
Assume a leadership role to promote professional
policy through this inside-the-beltway interface with
development, community volunteerism and networking.
political leaders and policy experts during a five-day trip to Washington, D.C.
STUDY ABROAD Expand your knowledge of international business and develop the global perspective vital in today’s economy by
CASE COMPETITIONS Compete against MBA students from around the globe by participating in any number of case competitions.
studying at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
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CAREER SERVICES With an average placement rate of 94.5 percent during the last five years, we know something about helping our graduates find career paths that reflect their skills and qualifications. Throughout your academic and professional life, our Career
BY THE
Management Center will work with you to create an individual career management plan based on your specific skills, interests and goals.
NUMBERS
Beginning with a comprehensive one-on-one intake session, our staff
provides assistance with:
#1 AMONG U.S. PUBLIC PROGRAMS
• Résumés and cover letters • Job search strategies and national employment databases
Employment at three months
• Mock interviews with executives
(U.S. News and World Report 2014)
• Networking with employers and former students • Negotiation of initial job offers
#2 AMONG U.S PUBLIC PROGRAMS
By engaging with our individual consulting and mentoring services
Employment at three months
both during your student career and after you graduate, you’ll enjoy
(Financial Times 2012)
a distinct advantage in the competitive MBA job market.
100% INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT RATE Students seeking internships (Summer 2014)
90–96% EMPLOYMENT RATE Within three months of graduation among students seeking employment (Since 2004)
STARTING SALARY CLASS OF 2015: $110,000 (including signing bonus)
RECENT EMPLOYERS: Amazon
J.P. Morgan
Amway
Logistics Trade
AT&T
Mars Petcare
Bredero Shaw
Nationwide Insurance
Cameron
North Highland Consulting
CB Richard Ellis
Oceaneering
Chevron
Phillips 66
Crockett National Bank
Shell Oil
Dell
Sparks Grove
Deloitte Consulting
Sunpower Corp
DTE Energy
Sysco Corporation
Equity Metrix
Tata Consultancy
Ericsson
Textron Bell Helicopter
ExxonMobil
Tidewater Marine
Halliburton
United Quest Financial
HP
Wood McKenzie
Itsa Energy
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FULL-TIME MBA
A P P L I C AT I O N AND ADMISSION
If you’re committed to professional and academic excellence and believe you can enrich our classrooms, student body and culture, we encourage you to apply. We review Full-Time MBA Program applicants according to the following criteria:
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A minimum two years full-time work experience with management responsibilities.
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Materials required for a complete application include:
• • • •
Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an
Completed online application and application fee. Responses to essay questions. Competitive GMAT or GRE scores. Scanned copies of transcripts from each senior-level, post-secondary institution attended (official transcripts
Competitive GMAT or GRE scores (50th percentile or higher for verbal and quantitative sections).
•
REQUIRED MATERIALS
are required upon admission).
• •
Three recommendations, submitted electronically. Professional résumé.
accredited institution with strong academic
• •
performance in the last 60 hours
HOW TO APPLY
Performance during a personal interview
Applications must be submitted online at
(interviews are by invitation).
ftmba.tamu.edu.
Demonstrated leadership, academic and professional potential.
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International applicants: If presenting the TOEFL iBT, a score of 100 is required. TOEFL scores must be a minimum of 600 on the paper test or 250 on the computerized version. As an alternative to the TOEFL, international students may present the IELTS with a score of 7 or higher.
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“The Professional MBA Program creates an environment in which students apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real-world situations. The faculty members also encourage students to bring their own experiences into classroom discussions, team meetings and a capstone project. I found that this approach helped me learn just as much from my classmates as I did from the internationally recognized professors.”
MELA NIE BU ND O C, Professional MBA Class of 2014, Project Manager, FMC Technologies
PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAM Gain invaluable skills for rising through the corporate ranks while maintaining full-time employment.
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PROFESSIONAL MBA CURRICULUM Built upon the Texas A&M core MBA curriculum, the Professional MBA Program allows you to earn an MBA degree as a full-time graduate student without disrupting your career. With 45 credit hours of course work, the program offers classes taught by senior, full-time faculty from Mays Business School – scholars, teachers and leaders in their fields. With classes Friday nights and Saturdays of alternating weekends, you can maintain employment at your full-time job while earning your MBA.
FALL:
SPRING:
SUMMER:
Capstone Consulting Project Leadership and Professional Development • Financial Accounting
• Marketing Management
• International Business Policy
• Quantitative Analysis for
• Managerial Macroeconomics
• Elective
Business Decisions
• Financial Management
PROFESSIONAL MBA
RESIDENCY WEEK
Business Communications
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Y E AR O N E
Y E AR TWO FALL:
SPRING: GRADUATION
Business Communications Capstone Consulting Project Leadership and Professional Development • Leading People in Organizations
• Corporate Strategy
• Operations Management
• Elective
• Management Accounting and Control
SCHEDULE
ELECTIVES
The Professional MBA Program is built upon a course
You’ll select two electives from a menu of options. This
schedule that features Friday night and Saturday classes
format offers you the flexibility to customize your
on alternating weekends. You can continue your current
education to meet your career goals. Options include:
career without interruption.
• • • •
FRIDAY EVENING CLASSES 6–10 p.m. SATURDAY CLASSES 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Energy Markets and Trading Services Marketing Entrepreneurship Digital Marketing Strategy
Elective options may change based on student demand and industry trends. PROFESSIONAL MBA CURRICULUM
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
PROFESSIONAL MBA
The Professional MBA Program emphasizes learning experiences that take students outside the classroom and head-first into real-world learning experiences.
CORNERSTONE PROJECT The Cornerstone Project is designed to help you integrate learning across several MBA classes, including Accounting, Marketing, Finance, and Business Communications. During the first year in the program, your team will analyze two companies that compete in the same industry. Ultimately, you’ll make an investment recommendation supported by strong accounting analysis, in-depth marketing research and sound equityvaluation modeling. The Cornerstone experience culminates in an exciting, competitive day of team presentations to a panel of faculty judges. The Cornerstone Project helps you synthesize what you will learn during your first year in the program. More importantly, you’ll build a set of critical and highly portable analysis skills that you’ll use for the rest of your professional life.
CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECT Through the Capstone Consulting Project, you’ll bring your skills in project development, problem solving, change management and leadership to a real-world client. You’ll identify and define a problem or opportunity, develop an approach that utilizes your learning and produce actionable results with the potential for significant impact for an organization. The Capstone Consulting Project is your opportunity to add value directly back to an organization through the Professional MBA Program.
DISASTER CITY EXPERIENCE Students in the Professional MBA Program will experience the excitement and challenges of the daylong Disaster City crisis management exercise. Located at the 52-acre Disaster City Emergency Services Training Institute in College Station, this program will challenge you to work with your classmates through a sequence of crisis scenarios, from natural disasters to corporate PR dilemmas.
INTERNATIONAL FIELD TRIP The required International Business Policy course is delivered via classroom sessions along with a one-week international field trip in the summer between your first and second years. The experience emphasizes developing economies and provides students with new viewpoints on the global nature of business. The trip also provides class members an opportunity to experience the Texas A&M University core value of “selfless service” as part of a community service project.
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“I continue to be pleasantly surprised by my team experience. With such a diverse background of educational, personal and professional experiences, each student brings something unique to the table. We teach each other. We learn from each other. We compliment each other. We’re creating friends for life. The small class size and the emphasis on teams in the Texas A&M Professional MBA Program makes all of this possible.” STE RL I NG F RI SO N, Professional MBA Class of 2016, Structural/Mechanical Engineer, Boeing
PROFESSIONAL MBA
CAREER SERVICES
Professional MBA students at Mays Business School enjoy access to world-class career management services with help from our Career Management Center staff. Our team of dedicated career coaches work with you to nurture your short-term and long-term career strategies and networking skills. With our Career Management Center, you’ll learn techniques and best practices that will support you throughout your professional career. These services include: • One-on-one career coaching and assessments • Development of networking skills • Online career resources • Résumé writing assistance • Interview practice with mock interviews • Negotiation coaching • Career management workshops
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PROFESSIONAL MBA
A P P L I C AT I O N AND ADMISSION Admission to the Professional MBA Program is a selective, highly competitive process. We seek candidates who want to move their careers forward and who will contribute to our dynamic classroom. Professional MBA Program applicants are reviewed according to the following qualifications: • A minimum two years professional work experience with management responsibilities preferred. • Competitive GMAT or GRE scores (50th percentile or higher for verbal and quantitative sections). • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with strong academic performance in the last 60 hours. • Personal interview (interviews are by invitation and are conducted in Houston at CITYCENTRE). • Full-time employment upon application. • Demonstrated leadership, academic and professional potential.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted online at pmba.tamu.edu.
REQUIRED MATERIALS Materials required for a complete application include: • Completed online application and application fee. • Responses to essay questions. • Competitive GMAT or GRE scores. • Scanned copies of transcripts from each senior-level, post- secondary institution attended (official transcripts are required once an admissions offer is accepted). • Three recommendations, submitted electronically. • Professional résumé. Additional program and admissions information can be found at pmba.tamu.edu.
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“My classmates in the Executive MBA Program at Texas A&M were highly experienced professionals who added to my learning, helped enhance my leadership abilities and expanded my professional network.” D ON P R E JE A N, Executive MBA Class of 2008, Vice President – North America Operations Support, Baker Hughes
EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM Enrich and energize your career with an intensive MBA program while maintaining full-time employment. Designed for seasoned professionals with significant managerial experience, the Executive MBA Program is an investment in yourself.
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EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM
EXECUTIVE MBA CURRICULUM The Executive MBA from Texas A&M University’s Mays
During all modules, leadership sessions address related
Business School is a comprehensive program that
business challenges and opportunities that give you a
equips working professionals with the leadership
fresh perspective on problem solving. Working with peers
skills and knowledge they need to excel in a rapidly
and our team of professional executive coaches, you
changing environment.
will acquire and hone leadership skills that add value to
Built around the theme of “Leaders who Create and Sustain Value,” our curriculum uses a modular, crossfunctional approach to emphasize the interconnectivity
your organization. These include: team building, conflict resolution, negotiations, professional communications, coaching and mentoring.
across the business disciplines: management, finance,
The Executive MBA Program is built around a two-year
marketing, accounting, strategy, business law, supply chain
schedule with a summer break and classes Fridays and
and global operations.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on alternating weekends.
FALL:
SPRING:
RESIDENCY WEEK
Personal Leadership Development Business Communications Capstone Consulting Project • Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting and Control
• Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
• Corporate Finance
• Operations Management
• Marketing Management
• Managerial Economics • Leading People in Organizations
WASHINGTON CAMPUS SEMINAR
Y EAR O N E
Y EAR TWO FALL:
SPRING: Personal Leadership Development
• Managerial Economics
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Business
• Corporate Strategy
• Advanced Corporate Finance and
• Negotiations • Marketing Strategy
EXECUTIVE MBA
Capstone Consulting Project
GRADUATION
Business Communications
Investment Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions • Macroeconomics • International Business and Finance
EXECUTIVE MBA CURRICULUM
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EXECUTIVE MBA
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Some business lessons simply can’t be taught inside the classroom. That’s why we’ve integrated experiential learning as a critical component of our Executive MBA Program. From the Capstone Consulting Project to experiences in crisis management and national politics, you’ll gain insights that will put you ahead of colleagues inside and outside of your organization.
CORNERSTONE PROJECT The Cornerstone Project is designed to help you integrate learning across several first-year core MBA classes. Your team will analyze two companies that compete in the same industry and make an investment recommendation supported by strong accounting analysis, in-depth marketing research and sound equity-valuation modeling. The Cornerstone experience culminates in an exciting, competitive day of team presentations to a panel of faculty judges. The Cornerstone Project creates an opportunity for you to synthesize content across your first year of the program.
CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECT The Capstone Consulting Project is an opportunity to identify an issue of particular strategic concern to your organization. This allows you to provide immediate value to your organization as you complete your studies and experiences at Mays Business School. With the help of your management and our faculty, you’ll identify a significant challenge or opportunity facing your organization. Using what you learn in the Executive MBA Program, you’ll produce a unique, actionable strategy for addressing that challenge or opportunity.
WASHINGTON CAMPUS SEMINAR At the end of your first year in the program, you’ll take part in the Washington Campus Seminar, a four-day experience in the nation’s capital that affords you an inside view of how businesses navigate the policy-making process. Speakers include current and former government officials, media personalities, political party representatives, federal regulators and legislative staffers. The program offers a candid perspective into the inner workings of government and Washington.
EXECUTIVE MBA
DISASTER CITY EXPERIENCE When disaster strikes, an organization looks to its leaders for action. The Disaster City Experience is a one-of-a-kind crisis management exercise staged at a world-renowned complex in College Station. Disaster City is used to train first responders from around the world. During this daylong experience you’ll face a series of exercises designed to test your leadership, communication and problem-solving skills in mock crisis scenarios.
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“The structure of the EMBA allows me to balance my roles as mother, working professional and student. The caliber and support of my teammates only enhances the collaborative learning environment.� A LUMA T ESSLER - G OULD, Executive MBA Class of 2015, Leadership and Organizational Development, IPF-Plasson
EXECUTIVE MBA
CAREER SERVICES
At Mays Business School, we’ve designed a suite of career management services that specifically cater to the needs of our executive participants. Our team of dedicated professionals works with you to nurture your short-term and long-term career strategies and networking skills. Working with our Career Management Center professional staff, you’ll learn techniques and best practices that will serve you throughout your professional career. These services include: • One-on-one career coaching and assessments • Networking development • Online career resources • Résumé writing assistance • Interview practice with mock interviews • Negotiations coaching • Career management workshops
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EXECUTIVE MBA
A P P L I C AT I O N AND ADMISSION Admission to the Executive MBA Program at Mays Business School is a highly selective, competitive process. We seek candidates who will succeed academically, contribute to a dynamic classroom and strive to move their careers and organizations forward. Executive MBA Program applicants are reviewed according to the following qualifications: • Minimum 10 years professional work experience, with seven years progressive and significant managerial responsibilities. Managerial experience may includemanagement of people, assets or other resources. • International experience is beneficial but not required. • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. • Full-time employment upon application and at the start of the program. • Personal interview by invitation and conducted in Houston at our CITYCENTRE campus. The Texas A&M Executive MBA Program does not require submission of GMAT or GRE scores.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted online at emba.tamu.edu.
REQUIRED MATERIALS Materials required for a complete application include: • Completed online application and application fee. • Responses to essay questions. • Scanned copies of transcripts from each senior-level, post-secondary institution attended (official transcripts are required once an admissions offer is accepted). • Three recommendations, submitted electronically. • Professional résumé. • Letter of Organizational Commitment document from your employer. (A document template will be provided during the application process.) Additional program and admissions information can be found at emba.tamu.edu.
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MAKING BOLD DECISIONS. Start your journey at mays.tamu.edu/mba
MAYS MBA VISION STATEMENT We develop ethical leaders through transformational, student-centered experiences. We emphasize: • core business knowledge
• lead teams
• self-discovery
• influence business outcomes
• interpersonal skills
• achieve long-term career success
• hands-on learning
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MAYS MBA VISION
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